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East Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2019
Published on April 2, 2019
Cold temperatures continue to hold the start of spring growth of fruit crops in east Michigan. -
Right-of-way pest management review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on April 4, 2019
Participants can prepare for the right-of-way pest management (Category 6) commercial certification exam by attending an optional review class June 5, 2019, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
After a cold winter, fruit crops in Southwest Michigan are off to a slow start. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — May 15, 2018
Published on May 15, 2018
Plants continued to develop rapidly with last week’s warm, summer-like weather. Rain and cooler weather was the story for the weekend. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Sept. 5, 2017
Published on September 5, 2017
Gala apple harvest continues. Grape harvest has begun. Growers need to be mindful of late season pests, which appear just before harvest. -
East Michigan fruit update – June 26, 2018
Published on June 26, 2018
First catch of apple maggot and spotted wing Drosophila has occurred. Sweet cherry, summer red raspberry and saskatoon harvest is underway. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — Aug. 29, 2017
Published on August 29, 2017
Peach harvest is winding down. Apple harvest picking up with Gala harvest. -
Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – March 28, 2017
Published on March 28, 2017
Plants are ready to resume growth when warm temperatures return. -
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2
Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – April 16, 2013
Published on April 16, 2013
Spring seems to be in a long holding pattern for east Michigan fruit growers. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm temperatures over the last week have finally spurred on growth of fruit crops, as well as a few insects and our first disease control in most tree fruits. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 23, 2019
Published on April 23, 2019
Warm weather moved plants quickly. Apricots are blooming. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update - Aug. 6, 2018
Published on August 7, 2018
A hot dry week moves fruit and pests quickly. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 25, 2015
Published on August 25, 2015
Fall red raspberry harvest is in full swing, late summer apples continue to be harvested and peach and blueberry harvest is winding down at most farms. -
Check labels for pre-harvest intervals
Published on August 28, 2017
You cannot harvest a crop before a pre-harvest interval (PHI) expires. -
Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 1, 2014
Published on April 1, 2014
The northwest region has had one warm day so far this season, and we still have lots of snow in the orchards and vineyards. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 16, 2019
Published on July 16, 2019
Hot weather and no rain have rapidly dried the soils. Summer fruit harvest is well underway with blueberries, cherries and raspberries -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 24, 2016
Published on May 24, 2016
Fire blight is still a concern for apple growers for the rest of the week. We had three frost events in the past week, but no flower bud damage is expected. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – August 19, 2014
Published on August 19, 2014
Paula Red apple harvest is complete at most farms, with Earligold and Zestar coming along quickly. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update — July 18, 2017
Published on July 18, 2017
Blueberry and raspberry harvests are in full swing. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers have jumped.